Diagnosis Code S61.431A

ICD-10: S61.431A Short Description: Puncture wound w/o foreign body of right hand, init encntr Long Description: Puncture wound without foreign body of right hand, initial encounter This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S61.431A

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Code Classification

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)

Information for Patients

Wounds and Injuries

Also called: Traumatic injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.

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